Wednesday, May 4, 2011

That Ubiquitous Pink Ribbon...

.....has found its way to my neck of the woods, or perhaps more aptly put, my breast of the woods. I've been waiting for what seems like FOREVER for the definitive results but didn't want to post anything until I had a positive biopsy report in my hands. Today I received the diagnosis of invasive lobular carcinoma in my left breast. I'm seeing a surgeon in Indianapolis a week from Friday and hope to know what my treatment options are but I wanted you, my friends, to know why I've been so negligent in my blogging, as well use this particular blog post to ask with all my heart and soul for your prayers and well-wishes.

The Other Side of 50 will be on hiatus until further notice. Please don't forget me and know that I'll never forget you.

Mags, I'm so sorry to hear this. Please know that I will be praying for you. Your recipes, humour writing and witty spirits will be miss on 'The Other Side of Fifty' but I pray that you will remain positive and hopeful in the coming weeks... surrounding yourself with the ones you love. Praying always... We WILL be hearing from you soon! xo

Oh Mags! I'm so sorry that this has happened to you and your family. I'll definitely be thinking of you and will certainly be looking forward to hearing your witty remarks & awesome recipes when you recover. Laurie

Mags - I'm so sorry to hear this news! Try to be as positive as you can and LAUGH a lot....it works! I come from a long line of BC on my Mothers side and know this news all too well! Stay strong and believe that you will kick the cancers butt!!! Hugs, prayers and love are coming your way!

Do not let this get the best of you...you get the best of it. I would love to follow your joys and sorrows through the recipes you make. And I am sure you could come up with some great recipe titles to fit the mood. Very obvious that you are a fighter - so fight and keep doing what you love. YOU own cancer, it does not own you! Do not give in!

Adding you to my prayer list, Maggie, and sending lots of love your way. I have several friends who are breast cancer survivors and one who has started an annual walk in our county to help raise funds for those women who can't afford mammograms. You can read about it here: http://kickinit-onestepatatime.com/default.aspx God bless you and comfort you!

So sorry to hear this has happened to you. You will be added to our prayer list at church, many prayers for your strength and courage...to stay strong... we will be here for you when you get back! prayers coming your way everyday.... Claudia

Maggie, I'm so sorry you are going through this. Thoughts and prayers are coming your way. I suspect you are a scrapper and scrappers have been known to defeat champions. You can beat this, Maggie. Blessings...Mary

Of course, we're all pulling for you, Maggie. We're there holding your hand when they're poking and prodding you. We're there rubbing your shoulders when you need to relax and we're there to take out the trash and scrub the floors. We all wish we could be THERE but we're keeping you in our hearts just the same. xo Leslie

Hey! That's a really tough thing to face, but you have a lot of living to do, Mags, and you have a beautiful grandchild who needs to have a grandmother who is positive and upbeat. No goodbyes here - you have too many frinds to just decided to bail out. That is NOT an option. Do what you need to do, but you start thinking about how to LIVE. That's rule number one. Remember some of mine: "one day at a time", and "this too shall pass". Along with living comes the things you love to do, so do them. And don't let the bastards grind you down. Ever.

I will miss your posts and will keep checking for any updates. Please know that many people are praying for you including me and I will send as many good thoughts your way as my old brain allows! And I'll keeping praying and praying......

Dear Maggie,If any woman can recover and thrive after a breast cancer diagnosis, it has got to be you. Take it easy, whenever you can, and be good to yourself. I'll keeping sending good thoughts, good vibes, and good prayers for a swift and uncomplicated recovery. While on hiatus, you are going to be greatly missed, but we'll still be here when you get back!

Hi--don't know if you're reading comments or not, but I just found your blog today and thought--hey, she sounds like me! And then I found out--a little too much like me. I also had breast cancer. The good news is that it has been 13 years of smooth sailing, and not a single problem or recurrence. So now I'm hoping you will be just like me! Good luck, and just know that there is life on the other side. The treatment takes over your life, but you *will* come out on the other side!

I am sorry and I wish you much Wellness! I know your feelings and want you to know I know first hand. Its a frightening time and it changes a person forever. I say its all good now that I look back...but I know first hand..its scarey as hell!! I send you strength!

OMG I was so behind on my toolbar that I hadn't seen this until now. In fact I was flying through all my shares click click click and saw your note. So I hit the back button and came back. My thoughts and prayers are with you Mags and I am sending you virtual hugs, I'm only sorry I am so tardy!!

Maggie, I am so sorry you have to go through this. I know you are a trooper and you are going to win this battle. With all our cheers for your success and our prayers for a complete recovery, you have to win.

Maggie, you are in my thoughts and prayers. I wish you strength and good humor as you work your way through this battle. I know you have both in great abundance. I am looking forward to The other Side of Fifty making a quick comeback!

I check every day hoping for an update on Maggie. I know we seem anonymous out here in blogger space, but we do care about this sweet, funny lady who brightened our days by sharing a bit of herself with other women of ' a certain age'.

I'm still cheering for our warrior & sending her strength. I know the bumpy road she travels now has some big potholes, but there's a sweet shop just a little farther up with the best chocolate. My treat.

About Me

This is my documentation of my life after turning 50. Lots of recipes, some healthy, some not so much... tossed up with a hefty dose of sarcasm and motherly love.
My email address: maggielauerrdh(at)yahoo.com